04 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1896
Page
1
Our new fall stock arrives soon and to make room we cut prices on current in stock goods. Samples include quilts, blankets, handkerchiefs, ginghams, towels, flannel, hose, shirts, laundered shirts, and children's jackets. All items feature substantial markdowns and half price children's jackets are offered.
The Bristol Chapter D A R reports a highly successful series of summer entertainments at the Opera House. The Colonial Minstrels drew the largest audience since last season’s renovations, with strong performances by end men Sparks and Williston, lively singing by Miss Salisbury, and a final cake walk by Providence and Bristol participants. Net receipts near $100 after expenses, with praise for Mrs. Wilbour and Mr. Williston for leadership and preparation. A September lecture by Rev W J Tilley on The First Napoleon and His Times will follow, with tickets 50 cents on the floor and 35 cents in the gallery.
A Compton New Jersey paper maker signed as Tommy Magrunder argues his Jersey mill makes fine bond paper equal to the best for printing bonds and greenbacks. He requests official government use of his stock, noting past prices and asking how to mobilize public support for free government printing of his product.
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